Warwick Hospital successful in first implantation of a 3D printed patient specific jig assisted total ankle replacement

On Monday 9 August 2021, Warwick Hospital was successful in their first implantation of a 3D printed patient specific jig assisted total ankle replacement on an 82 year old patient.

Mr Gurdip Chahal, Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant specialising in foot and ankle surgery, along with the Trauma and Orthopaedic team, planned the operation using computer aided technology via webinars with teams in the United States.

JAMO Orthopaedics Ltd aided the process of planning, supplied the 3D printed sterile cutting jigs and offered support for the surgery.

Warwick Hospital has a proud reputation of clinical innovation alongside excellent patient care. The success of this surgery demonstrates the culmination of collaborative working between the General Manager of Orthopaedic Surgery Tamara Harries, JAMO orthopaedics, the design team in the United States and the Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic clinical team lead by Mr Chahal.

The patient had been suffering with severe debilitating pain due to osteoarthritis of the ankle joint for many years. Feedback from the patient has been extremely positive: “I am so impressed with the movement in my ankle after the operation which had been stiff and painful causing limitations to my walking. I have already started to fully weight bear on my ankle again without pain.”

Mr Gurdip Chahal said: “Performing this successful operation has made me incredibly proud of the clinical team at Warwick Hospital for supporting such an innovative procedure.

“Ultimately, as surgeons we strive for the best clinical outcomes for our patients and it is immensely rewarding when we can combine the latest technology with design to achieve this.”

Future 3D printed surgical implants are planned under Mr Gurdip Chahal and his team with a total talus replacement.

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